What kinds of bulbs are available? We’ve all gotten to know incandescents quite well over the past 135 years or so, but times are changing. These days, you’ve got some new lighting categories to familiarize yourself with, and doing so is the first, most obvious step toward buying the right bulb. LEDs Average cost: $3 to $20 Average wattage: 4W…

SOURCE: CNET Whether you’re just looking to add more outlets, or want to add a layer of protection between your gear and the outside world, you’ll eventually want to buy a surge protector. With an incredible range of prices and features, not to mention a barrage of questionable marketing promises, it’s hard to figure out what’s worth the money, and…

SOURCE: LiveScience “Electric charge is a fundamental property of matter,” according to Michael Richmond, a physics professor at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Nearly all electric charge in the universe is carried by protons and electrons. Protons are said to have a charge of +1 electron unit, while electrons have a charge of −1, although these signs are completely arbitrary. Because…

Source: CBC NEWS Electricity prices in Ontario rose over the weekend, pushing the average household hydro bill up by 3.4 per cent. Here’s a look at the new rates: The price for off-peak hours rose 0.3 cents to 8.3 cents/kWh. The price for mid-peak hours rose 0.6 cents to 12.8 cents/kWh. The price for on-peak hours rose 1.4 cents to 17.5 cents/kWh. The Ontario…